endonymlike
Endonymlike is a neologism used in linguistic and anthropological discussions to describe phenomena that resemble endonyms in how names are formed, circulated, and perceived within a community. The term combines endonym with the suffix -like to indicate resemblance rather than identity.
Definition and scope. Endonyms are the names a group uses for itself for places, languages, or institutions.
Examples and usage. In fieldwork, researchers might note endonymlike naming when residents refer to a homeland
Limitations and reception. Endonymlike is not a standard term in dictionaries or core reference grammars. It